The preferred method for submitting the CSU application is online through the application you complete on Cal State Apply.

Once you reach the "review your information" section, and confirm that you want to send your application it is automatically routed to the admissions office.

Paper applications must be sent to the admission office at the campus(es) to which you are applying. The application booklet contains the campus mailing addresses

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO APPLY?

Each CSU admission application you file requires a $55 application fee. This fee is nonrefundable and may not be transferred to another term

What if I can't afford the application fee?

CA residents may qualify for up to four (4) CSU fee waivers

You will be notified at the time you apply online if you qualify for the fee waiver.

In situations where the online application is unable to determine your eligibility for a fee waiver, you will need to submit the Request for Application Fee Waiver directly to the campus admission office(s). The campus will inform you if you do not qualify for the fee waiver.

How do I get more information from the campus?

Campuses are eager to provide you with more information about their campuses. You can use Cal State Apply to link to the campus website to obtain more information. Campuses also appreciate letters or emails asking for more information. Best of all, if you can, be sure to visit the campuses in which you are interested and take a campus tour.

Minimum CSU College Eligibility Requirements

The CSU requires a minimum 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area.

A grade of C or better is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement.

There are career and technical education (CTE) courses that can be used to meet any of the subject area requirements listed above.